It is a fitting description of these graceful hand-carved chess pieces. The Light pieces are crafted from select Boxwood, and the Dark pieces are carved from Rosewood. The texture of both woods is smooth and even, naturally resistant to weather and decay, which will ensure generations of enjoyment.Chess pieces are handcrafted in minute detail - just look at the exquisite pictured Angel and Devils pieces. One can easily imagine the labor involved. The exotic King stands 4.25" (108mm) tall, with a base of 1.62" (41mm).It is the Legacy artisan's skill that places these pieces as a collectible and in a class all by itself. When you purchase the Angel-n-Devil design pieces you are not only getting an exquisite chess pieces but also a miniature work of Art, wooden sculptures of exceptional artistry from India.